Can goats predict earthquakes? Dogs a volcano about to blow? Scientists say yes
Can a goat predict an earthquake? This scientist thinks so.
Peace
Would you try chocolate hummus?
Israelis cross the line when the make hummus with chocolate. Lebanese want to the ceasefire called.
Egyptian dive boats sinks with 44 onboard, many still missing
Tragedy on the Red Sea opens questions about the safety of dive missions coming out of Egypt.
Cocoa, coffee and tea push up global food import bill for wealthy countries
The global import food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2 percent from the previous year to more than $2 trillion in 2024, pushed up by higher prices for cocoa, coffee and tea and also buoyed by higher import costs for fruits and vegetables, according to Food Outlook, a report from the UN’s Food and […]
Ancient Jews in Syria and their Lady Gaga shoes
A Jewish woman in Damascus, Syria when Jews were allowed religious freedom in Syria. Her shoes are better than Lady Gaga’s. (1865, hand colored photo from the Institut du Monde Arabe). We didn’t meet a single Jew when we visited Syria because it’s not safe for them under the Captagon-pushing Assad Dynasty, and it’s not allowed to even […]
COP29 hosted by country that suppresses climate activists, journalists and Christians
Baku is hosting COP29 this week but its issue of human rights is lacking.
Reserve a Red Sea pod hotel at Shebara Island for $2,400 a night
A new Red Sea resort in Saudi Arabia called Shebaya Island is already taking pre-bookings for its glamorous pod hotels, a cool SAR 9,000 a night, which equals about $2,400 USD. No big deal if you've berthed your mega-yacht at its shores.
Sustainable Small Biz: Practical Businesses Can Prioritize the Environment
Biodegradable products are a great way to belong to the circular economy.
From Meeting NatWest’s Emissions Goal to Managing CEO Responsibilities: Alison Rose on the Thinkin Podcast
As the former CEO of NatWest Group, Dame Alison Rose often inspires entrepreneurs by speaking about leadership challenges and her experiences overcoming these in the banking sector.
Give a gift, win a friend: new research
Researchers found that the next time you're looking to cheer up a friend or loved one, giving them a small gift — flowers, candy, a homemade treat — may lift their spirits faster and better than a supportive talk or text chat.
Yemen Jews in Israel have a song for the Houthis
Voices of Yemen, Yemen Jews from Israel sing a song for the Houthis. We want your music, not your missiles.
Peacemakers save the Red Sea with science
The Red Sea is in danger of environmental degradation. Saudi Arabia is building its so called eco city Neom on the Red Sea, tourism in Sinai is ruining reefs and an oil and gas pipeline using cargo ships is planned from Saudi Arabia up through Israel. Catastrophes can strike at any moment.
Ethiopian Nile dam to destroy about half of Egypt’s agriculture
Ethiopia has been building Africa's largest hydro-electric dam since 2011. $4 billion later and it is about to go online. It could drain Egypt's Nile so that life in Egypt as they know it (at least since the 70s) will never be the same again.
Peter Steel “Grampa Gnome” protector of Canada’s Living Water – in time and on time
Peter Steel (April 1941 to Feb 22, 2019) aged 77 was one of the world’s foremost champions for Living or raw water. He died in his off-grid forest home this week. The solar-powered home is located deep inside a forest in Powassan, Nipissing –– an area of Canada remote enough to be very uncomfortable to most […]
Conflict-driven hunger worsens; Middle East hit hard
A new report to the UN Security Council shines a spotlight on hunger in conflict zones: The situation in the eight places in the world with the highest number of people in need of emergency food support shows that the link between conflict and hunger remains all too persistent and deadly, according to a new […]